UMGC ENMT307 2021 July Week 6 Discussion Latest

ENMT307 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Week 6 Discussion

Map Making

PARTICIPATION QUESTIONS (choose one):

1)  Describe some map formatting techniques characteristic of a professional-looking map.  What are some tips and tricks that you can use to make your map look attractive?  How can formatting be used to achieve the goal of your map?

2)  Examine the different types of maps discussed in Chapter 6 (GIS Commons).  Find an example of one such map from the internet.  What type of map is it?  What are the pros and cons of the map design?  Are there any mistakes on the map?  How would you improve the map?  Attach or paste a picture (jpg) of map to your post.